Teen Activities in Houston

35 teen-friendly things to do in Houston for ages 13–17. Activities teens will actually enjoy, with cost and logistics info for parents.

Launch Family Entertainment West Houston

Launch Family Entertainment West Houston

4.9(212)

Ages: 3–16

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Immersive Gamebox

Immersive Gamebox

4.9(2,538)

Ages: 6–16

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Cockrell Butterfly Center

Cockrell Butterfly Center

4.8(2,316)

Ages: All ages (best for 2–12)

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McGovern Centennial GardensFree

McGovern Centennial Gardens

Ages: All ages — stroller families love the paths; older kids and tweens enjoy the architecture and interactive water features

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Houston AudubonFree

Houston Audubon

Ages: 6–adult (best for kids with genuine nature curiosity and patience for quiet observation)

Indoor/Outdoor
Partially Free

Hermann Park

Ages: All ages — Houston's premier family park has something for every age group

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Houston Museum of Natural SciencePartially Free

Houston Museum of Natural Science

4.8(29,960)

Ages: 3–16

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Edith L Moore Nature SanctuaryFree

Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary

Ages: 5–14 (best for curious kids who enjoy quiet nature observation)

Outdoor
Armand Bayou Nature CenterPartially Free

Armand Bayou Nature Center

Ages: 5–16 (older kids and teens appreciate the real wilderness feel)

Indoor/Outdoor
Discovery GreenFree

Discovery Green

4.7(21,865)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Mercer Botanic GardensFree

Mercer Botanic Gardens

Ages: 3–adult (especially beautiful for young plant explorers and photography-loving teens)

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Baytown Nature CenterPartially Free

Baytown Nature Center

Ages: 5–16 (older kids love the fishing, birding, and bayou exploration)

Outdoor
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center - 610 EntranceFree

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center - 610 Entrance

Ages: 3–12 (toddlers love the sensory trail; older kids enjoy ranger programs)

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
James Driver All-Inclusive ParkFree

James Driver All-Inclusive Park

Ages: All ages — inclusive design means children of all abilities can participate

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Japanese GardenFree

Japanese Garden

4.7(185)

Ages: 2–adult (universally beautiful; toddlers love the koi, older kids appreciate the tranquility)

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Levy ParkFree

Levy Park

Ages: All ages — one of Houston's best-designed urban parks with something for every family

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterFree

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

4.7(4,166)

Ages: All ages

Outdoor
Cosmic Air Adventure Park & Arcade

Cosmic Air Adventure Park & Arcade

4.6(3,781)

Ages: 5–16

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Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo

4.6(42,956)

Ages: All ages

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park

Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park

Ages: 8–adult (minimum age/height requirements; best for physically active kids who handle heights confidently)

Outdoor
Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston

4.6(51,439)

Ages: 5–16

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Flip N' Fun Trampoline Park

Flip N' Fun Trampoline Park

4.6(1,687)

Ages: 3–16

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Geronimo Adventure Park

Geronimo Adventure Park

Ages: 7–adult (adventure activities require minimum height and physical readiness)

Outdoor
Houston Botanic Garden

Houston Botanic Garden

4.5(1,773)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land

Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land

4.4(1,232)

Ages: 3–16

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iRise Trampoline & Fun Park

iRise Trampoline & Fun Park

4.3(1,061)

Ages: 3–16

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Bayou Wildlife Zoo

Bayou Wildlife Zoo

4.3(1,754)

Ages: All ages (best for 2–12)

Outdoor
TGR Exotics Wildlife Park

TGR Exotics Wildlife Park

Ages: 3–14 (all ages love the exotic animal encounters)

Outdoor
Altitude Trampoline Park Sugar Land

Altitude Trampoline Park Sugar Land

Ages: 3–16 (strong for southwest Houston / Sugar Land families)

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Jumping World

Jumping World

Ages: 3–15 (wide range of attractions serves different ages)

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Altitude Trampoline Park

Altitude Trampoline Park

Ages: 3–16 (serves the NASA/Clear Lake/Webster community well)

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Big Air Trampoline & Adventure Park

Big Air Trampoline & Adventure Park

Ages: 3–16 (toddler section for little ones; open jump area and adventure zones for older kids)

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Downtown Aquarium

Downtown Aquarium

4.1(24,570)

Ages: 2–16

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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Ages: 3–17 (most diverse adventure park in this review — something for truly every age)

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Aquarium

Aquarium

3.8(297)

Ages: 2–16

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day

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